Caspase blockers may eventually be helpful in treating cases of
A) polio and muscular dystrophy.
B) Parkinson's disease and Huntington's disease.
C) Huntington's disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
D) myasthenia gravis and Parkinson's disease.

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Caspase blockers have shown potential for treating neurodegenerative diseases such as Huntington's disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, by preventing the activation of caspases which contribute to neuronal cell death. Polio, muscular dystrophy, myasthenia gravis, and Parkinson's disease are not typically treated with caspase blockers.

Caspase Blockers May Eventually Be Helpful in Treating Cases of